My Grandpa, who passed away a few years ago at 96 years old, was quite a character. Along with being a successful entrepreneur (he started his business, a machine shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over 50 years ago), he also had an incredible sense of humor. He just loved going against the grain. I learned so much from him, over the years, and as a tribute to his memory, I’m … [Read more...] about 3 Secrets I Learned From My Grandpa About Business Success
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Why Following a Proven Business Model Could Put You Out of Business
It’s a bit of a catch-22. On the one hand, it’s soooo much easier to build a business when you have a blueprint to follow. Not to mention how it’s human nature to be wary of change, so if you can follow in someone else’s footsteps and build a similar business, it doesn’t feel as risky. (Right?) And let’s not forget the steep learning curve we encounter any time we try … [Read more...] about Why Following a Proven Business Model Could Put You Out of Business
[Video] Flip It! The Real Reason Why Art is Important
When I was in high school and thought about my dreams of becoming a fiction author, a part of me would always butt in and say: "Wait! This isn't deep enough. How can I change the world writing romantic suspense, psychological thrillers?" I really wrestled with this. Elizabeth Gilbert talked about this in her book "Big Magic," where she said (and I'm paraphrasing) anyone … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! The Real Reason Why Art is Important
[Video] Flip It! Why a Plan B Could Be Keeping You Small
Years ago, I heard Catherine Ryan Hyde speak at a writer's event. Catherine is the author of the book Pay It Forward, which was made into a movie starring Kevin Spacey. There was one thing she said that always stuck with me, although it was only recently that I finally fully understood it. When she decided she was going to pursue a career as a fiction writer, her mother … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why a Plan B Could Be Keeping You Small
Episode 90 – Megan Walrod on Love-Based Money with Michele PW
Download this Episode The More You Have, the More You Can Give. In this episode, Michele interviews Megan Walrod, Founder of Live Your Yes, LLC. Megan is an author, speaker, humanitarian, and heart-based copywriter and business coach. Over the past decade, she has helped hundreds of women entrepreneurs build profitable and purposeful businesses. Recently, Megan spent six … [Read more...] about Episode 90 – Megan Walrod on Love-Based Money with Michele PW
[Video] Flip It! Why There’s a Breakdown Before the Breakthrough
Have you ever decided you were ready for a big breakthrough and, instead, found yourself in the middle of a big breakdown? Maybe it looks like this. You've decided. You're finally starting your business or writing your book or launching that new program. You've been getting signs from the Universe that this IS the step to take in order to have that massive breakthrough. … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why There’s a Breakdown Before the Breakthrough
Episode 89 – Moneeka Sawyer on Love-Based Money with Michele PW
Download this EpisodeChoose Bliss. In this episode, Michele interviews Moneeka Sawyer, The Blissful Millionaire, who is often described as “one of the most joyful people you will ever meet.” She is also incredibly successful; her multi-million-dollar real estate empire is just one example of her ability to strategize, organize, and implement big business plans. Moneeka, creator … [Read more...] about Episode 89 – Moneeka Sawyer on Love-Based Money with Michele PW
[Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 5
This is the fifth step of a five-part series where I'm walking you through the five steps of transformation and why each step is essential when you're ready to make a huge shift and uplevel your business and/or life. Step 1 is to pause. Step 2 is to make a decision. Step 3 is to take action -- the opposite action you normally would take. Step 4 is to feel all the emotions … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 5
[Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 4
This is the fourth of a five-part series where I'm walking you through the five steps of transformation and why each step is essential when you're ready to make a huge shift and uplevel your business and/or life. Step 1 is to pause. Step 2 is to make a decision. Step 3 is to take action -- the opposite action you normally would take. So, what's the fourth step? Feel the … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Why You Can’t Rush Transformation Step 4
Episode 85 – Diane Conklin on Love-Based Money with Michele PW
Download this Episode Times Have Changed, but the Principles Are Still the Same – It’s All About Relationships. In this episode, Michele interviews Diane Conklin. Diane is a direct response marketing expert who specializes in showing business owners how to integrate their online and offline marketing strategies, media, and message to get maximum results from their marketing … [Read more...] about Episode 85 – Diane Conklin on Love-Based Money with Michele PW